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Massachusetts Maritime Academy Admission Requirements

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy Admission Overview

Massachusetts Maritime Academy admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Massachusetts Maritime Academy admitted 94.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.25 GPA (B+). Massachusetts Maritime Academy is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Massachusetts Maritime Academy Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

94.7%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Acceptance Rate

The Massachusetts Maritime Academy acceptance rate is 94.7%. Last year, 1,198 of 1,265 applicants were admitted. That is the 60th lowest acceptance rate in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Massachusetts Maritime Academy and can you get accepted?

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.25. 38% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Massachusetts Maritime Academy GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.25

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.25

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Massachusetts Maritime Academy typically have around a 3.25 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Massachusetts Maritime Academy is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #46 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Massachusetts Maritime Academy SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1030-1185

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 510
  • Math 520
  • Composite 1030
SAT 25th percentile scores for Massachusetts Maritime Academy

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 590
  • Math 595
  • Composite 1185
SAT 75th percentile scores for Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Massachusetts Maritime Academy typically score around a 1110 SAT (middle 50% 1030–1185) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 61st percentile nationally. Massachusetts Maritime Academy ranks #41 in the state of Massachusetts for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1030 to 1185

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

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SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Massachusetts Maritime Academy ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-28

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite 20
ACT 25th percentile scores for Massachusetts Maritime Academy

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite 28
ACT 75th percentile scores for Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Massachusetts Maritime Academy typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 20–28) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Massachusetts Maritime Academy places #31 among colleges in Massachusetts for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 28

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 199 1,066 1,265
Accepted 195 1,003 1,198
Acceptance Rate 98% 94% 95%
Enrolled 64 393 457
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 33% 39% 38%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Massachusetts Maritime Academy and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Massachusetts Maritime Academy application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Apr 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

227

Applicants have 227 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Apr 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Massachusetts Maritime Academy is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 94.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.25 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166692.

GPA calculator: Massachusetts Maritime Academy GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026